Sinn Féin's Brendan Barry says the issue is forcing many people to abandon their chosen career.

In July, Simon Harris indicated a short-term solution to the Lough Funshinagh crisis would go to planning by the end of August.

It's after the Climate Change Advisory Council called for more incentives to encourage farmers to get into forestry.

Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, is charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the July 28.

Gardai stopped and searched his vehicle while on mobile patrol in the area.

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran has called for a variation of the Westmeath County Development Plan in relation to masts in rural areas.

The relics will be taken to St Mel's Cathedral in Longford, St Nathy's Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen, and the Church of the Risen Christ in Kiltoom, over the next two months.

Sinn Féin councillor Roisin Kenny says the rates for the Housing Assistance Payment are far too low for average renters.